Special Interest

There are only a few places in the world where a first-time visitor is confronted with a mountainous desert landscape as spectacular as that of the Sinai. On this camel safari you will trek into the heart of the desert and spend time with a Bedouin tribe learning amongst others about their techniques of survival. Visit the ancient biblical sites, such as St. Catherine's Monastery, and explore the Mount Sinai area. Sleeping under the stars in the desert is a most breathtaking and soul recharging experience.

For further reading check our Sinai Desert blog article.

St. Catherine's Monastery, set beneath Mount Sinai, is where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments and the site of the biblical Burning Bush. This area is the roof of the Sinai, where rocky peaks reach over 2500m and even snow falls in winter. In the middle of the desert, St Catherine's Protectorate offers a surprising ecosystem with many freshwater pools and even some streams! Instead of watching sun rise on top of Mt Sinai, which requires the popular midnight climb shared with 100s of tourist, we offer you sunset from the summit.

A walking safari in unspoilt wilderness, escorted by Samburu and Maasai guides and their camels. Two nights (or longer) are spent in the bush in simple mobile camps, with supplies and equipment carried by camels and staffed by the camp team who will look after you throughout the expedition.

The duration of this expedition can be tailored according to guests's expectations.

A truly exceptional wildlife, mountain and Lake Malawi experience with your own private driver. This trip offers a great insight into the main attractions of South and central Malawi, where you will stay in comfort in local lodges. From Liwonde National Park to the forested hills of Zomba and Ntchisi rainforest and the shores of Lake Malawi, each destination offers mind blowing scenery and unique accommodation.

The Mehloding guided hiking trail is a Fair Trade in Tourism South Africa (FTTSA) accredited and community owned. The trail is located in the relatively unexplored southern Drakensberg, at the junction of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, and southern Lesotho.

The trail covers 7 days with 6 overnight stops at simple, but comfortable lodges constructed by local people with traditional designs and materials. A local guide accompanies all hikes and provides information on the sights, attractions, local customs, and language.

The hiking trail takes you on a path of rich and diverse natural and cultural heritage of Xhosa and Sotho communities. The route traverses spectacular mountainous foothills and rural villages, taking in visits to ancient rock-art, sparkling streams, indigenous trees, medicinal plants, craft projects, and top of the world views.

Please be aware that the Mehloding hiking trail is of moderate nature and the accommodation is simple, but clean and comfortable.

Mount Kilimanjaro is famous as the highest peak in Africa, and perhaps what makes its snow-capped summit all the more impressive is that it stands alone towering almost 5,000m above the surrounding plains. A trek up Kili is an exhilarating, beautiful and challenging experience and your reward, of watching the sunrise from the top of Africa's highest mountain, is breathtaking.

BAOBAB offers you the chance to climb to the peak of Kili following the lesser-used Machame route. This route takes 6-7 days and offers a gradual ascent, a wide range of scenic areas and gives plenty of time to acclimatise.

This Kilimanjaro trek is available on a tailor-made basis for private treks, couples or small groups. Other routes such as the Rongai are also available.

Our Tanzania Special is an exquisite trip that runs on a tailor-made basis and combines famous safari destinations, such as the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, nature walks in the Usambara Mountains and relaxation and culture on Zanzibar Island. This 15-day, action packed, comprehensive and exciting itinerary is run at a leisurely pace - can you think of a better way to spend a fortnight in East Africa?